Microsoft MSN Messenger 4.71.0.10 setupbbs.ocx vAddNewsServer/bIsNewsServerConfigured memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft MSN Messenger 4.71.0.10. It has been declared as critical. Affected is the function vAddNewsServer/bIsNewsServerConfigured of the file setupbbs.ocx. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-1484. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft MSN Messenger 4.71.0.10 (Messaging Software). This vulnerability affects the function vAddNewsServer/bIsNewsServerConfigured of the file setupbbs.ocx. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in MSN Setup BBS 4.71.0.10 ActiveX control (setupbbs.ocx) allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the methods (1) vAddNewsServer or (2) bIsNewsServerConfigured.

The weakness was published 09/24/1999 by Shane Hird as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1484. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11429 (Microsoft Windows Messenger Detection), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3310), Exploit-DB (19516), Tenable (11429), SecurityFocus (BID 668†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1468†). Similar entries are available at VDB-18134, VDB-19342 and VDB-19474. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
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Nessus ID: 11429
Nessus Name: Microsoft Windows Messenger Detection
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OpenVAS ID: 11429
OpenVAS Name: Windows Messenger is installed
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Shane Hird
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1484 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1484
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14860
X-Force: 3310 - MSN Setup BBS ActiveX buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 668 - Microsoft MSN Setup BBS ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1468 - Buffer Overflow in MSN Setup BBS ActiveX Control Allows Arbitrary Command Execution, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 01:30
Updated: 01/26/2025 22:03
Changes: 06/22/2014 01:30 (76), 05/10/2019 18:53 (2), 06/23/2021 09:50 (3), 01/26/2025 22:03 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:B87:103

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